Steam and console users who have a soft spot for horror will want to check out The Florist, a beautiful-looking survival horror title. The recently announced indie project revolved around a protagonist uncovering a mystery in a town overrun by deadly flower-like creatures, making The Florist an intriguing blend of both SIlent Hill f and classic Resident Evil.
Over the years, the classic Resident Evil games have continued to be nostalgic favorites in the beloved Capcom-made series, while the Silent Hill franchise has been brought back into the spotlight with last year's SH2 remake and Konami's most recent offering, Silent Hill f. When it comes to Silent HIll f, the game's visuals brought a unique blend of horror and beauty, and for survival horror fans looking for more of that vibe, The Florist may be the perfect indie game to check out.
If You've Beaten Silent Hill f, No You Haven't
Silent Hill f has legendary replay value, meaning that if you've only beaten it once, you haven't really, properly experienced it.
The Florist Teases a Blend of Silent Hill f's Visuals With Classic Resident Evil Gameplay
- The game follows protagonist Jessica Park, a florist who is making a delivery to the town of Joycliffe.
- Her journey to Joycliffe quickly descends into chaos, as the town is overrun by mutated floral monsters.
- Players must solve the mystery behind the source of the mutations, which involves a balance of puzzle solving and survival.
For those familiar with both the Resident Evil and Silent Hill franchises, The Florist's premise sounds like it contains all the classic tropes of the genre. A small, unassuming town, puzzles, and limited resources that need to be properly managed for survival are the key elements of the genre, and The Florist's developer, Unclear Games, is well aware of this. The official Steam page reads, "Survival horror is a legendary, incomparable genre that has brought joy to players all over the world for decades. The Florist has been crafted as a celebration of this legacy."
Based on the game's trailer and screen captures, the influence is clear. Resident Evil and Silent HIll are both pioneers in the genre, so it only makes sense for The Florist to be inspired by the two series, but the similarity to Silent Hill f's visuals is one of the most intriguing aspects. The grotesque floral imagery within Silent Hill f is what sets it apart from its predecessors, so it will be fascinating to see how another survival horror title approaches similar visuals.
As of now, The Florist does not have a confirmed release date, but it's expected to arrive sometime in 2026. Since 2026 is already stacked with AAA heavy-hitters (including a new Resident Evil game), it will be interesting to see how an indie title like The Florist fares in a quickly growing year of releases.
